Flynn was beginning to believe that this whole 'missing Queen' situation was a hoax designed to humiliate him. He was fine with leaving Corona, and he could deal with Rapunzel's relatives- even the crazy talking snowman that was emotionally attached to Anna. Kristoff was pretty cool, and he even liked Arendelle. Honestly, Flynn could've handled being bombarded by the envoys from Dunbroch and Berk. It was the invisible man who got him.

He still didn't believe he existed. And the fact that Kristoff didn't see 'Jack' either made Flynn that much more sure that 'Jack' was a trick made up by Anna and Rapunzel to freak them out.

"But Eugene, you have to believe me! He really is real! I swear!" Rapunzel pleaded. "He's sitting at the other end of the table- you're going to hurt his feelings."

Flynn couldn't help himself- he rolled his eyes. "It's kind of hard for me to hurt an imaginary creature's feelings, Rapunzel."

"But he's not imaginary! Come on, why would I lie to you? Hiccup sees him too!"

He froze. That was the one thing that made him only slightly inclined to believe her story. What motivation would the Berkling have to play along? Everyone knew that Berk and Corona didn't get along, and they haven't since before Rapunzel's parents ruled the kingdom. He had heard the story of why many times before, but truth be told he never really paid attention to all the royal gossip. He knew the outcome was feuding countries, and that was enough for Flynn. And because Corona and Arendelle had strong ties, it was only natural for Arendelle to hate Berk too. So why would Hiccup go along with a story contrived by the royalty of two enemy countries? It didn't make sense. Then again neither did a man who could fly, wielded a magic staff, and who was only visible to those willing to believe in his existence.

Anna slid into the chair on the other side of him, supposedly grinning at something 'Jack had just said.' Flynn decided the joke was going a little too far.

"Look, it's not funny anymore, ok?"

Rapunzel and Anna sighed simultaneously. The look they gave each other was almost humorous, but Flynn dared not laugh. "You just have to believe that-" Anna started, before sighing again. "All right, how about this. Do you believe in the Easter Bunny?"

Flynn blinked. "No?"

Rapunzel jumped in. "How about the Tooth Fairy?"

"Again, no. I refuse to believe there is a magical creature with a molar fetish. "

"Santa?" Anna asked, hopeful.

"Seriously?" Flynn's laugh echoed throughout the dining hall. "If I don't believe in the Tooth Fairy, what makes you think I believe in Santa Claus?"

Anna nudged Rapunzel, whispering not so quietly. "I think your husband is a lost cause."

"What about Kristoff? He doesn't believe either!" Rapunzel rebutted.

"Yeah, well neither do Merida or Queen Elinor. The only other person we've got on our side is Hiccup." The Princess of Arendelle had a slight pout etched into her features.

Flynn sighed audibly. It was like the two females had forgotten about his existence. Unsurprisingly, this was not the first time it had happened since his arrival the night before. Sure, the cousins had been excited to see each other, but their bond only grew when they realized they made up two-thirds of the believers in 'Jack.' Ever since then, there had only been whispers between the two. It kind of annoyed Flynn, and it definitely annoyed his newfound friend Kristoff.

"Hey, speaking of which, what did you end up doing with the intruders?" Rapunzel inquired.

And convenient to the events unfolding, as if by a charm, Hiccup himself walked in to the dining hall. "Hiya."

Anna smiled. "Is everything ready to go?"

Hiccup nodded. "I've scrounged enough supplies to last us a week or two. I've got Toothless resting up, too."

"Perfect!" Rapunzel exclaimed, latching on to Anna's arm excitedly. "I've got my stuff all packed up as well. Eugene's too."

The mention of his name forced Flynn to process the conversation he had just witnessed. "Wait, what?"

"Nothing, don't worry about it." Anna said, perhaps a bit too nonchalant.

"No, it's definitely something." Flynn urged. "You may as well spill the beans, Princess. If it involves me, I should have the right to know."

"Uh…" Anna hesitated. A few different emotions flashed across her face, leaving the end expression a cross between confusion and scheming. As a reformed thief, he knew that look well. "You're not guaranteed the same rights in Arendelle. You don't get to know." The awkward laugh that followed her statement made Flynn absolutely sure she was lying.

"Do I dare ask what's going on in here?" Kristoff asked, striding into the dining hall. He went to take a seat at the head of the table, only to be screamed at by Anna, Rapunzel, and Hiccup.

"You can't sit there!" Hiccup yelled. "That's where Jack is."

Kristoff squinted at the chair before shrugging and taking a seat at the chair next to 'Jack's'. "Anna, are you trying to trick people into going to prison again?"

Her face following that comment was surely a sight. "That was one time!"

"Then why are you lying to Flynn? As a foreign guest, he's actually offered more protection under the laws of Arendelle."

"All right, enough lies!" Rapunzel shouted above the commotion. "It's no use keeping it a secret anymore, Anna. They'll just figure it out. Eugene, Kristoff, we have some news. Hiccup, Anna, Jack, and I have been doing some talking, and we decided that we aren't going to be able to find Elsa sitting around in the castle. So, we're going to go find her. Together. Tomorrow."

"Who's going to watch over the kingdom?" Kristoff asked.

"I've put Queen Elinor in charge while we're gone." Anna said confidently.

Kristoff scoffed. "You really think that's a good idea? Remember what happened last time you put a stranger in charge of Arendelle?"

"Are you still angry about that? Let it go already! My sister is missing and I'm going to do whatever it takes to bring her back!"

"Oh yeah, because that worked out real well for you last time."

Everyone else in the room inched a little bit closer to the door as Anna's face turned redder with every passing remark. "Excuse me?"

"I think you heard me." Kristoff said, his words laced with anger. "When are you going to stop letting Elsa's decisions rule your life?"

Something about Anna's body language told Flynn it was not the first time the couple had had this argument. "She's my sister, Kristoff! You just don't understand because your family abandoned you!"

But something in Kristoff's reaction told Flynn that what Anna just said was a very, very touchy subject. The group took another synchronized step towards the door.

Anna gasped at the words that had just spilled out of her mouth dawned on her. "Kristoff, I'm so sorry, I-"

"No, no, you meant what you said. Just…" He hesitated for a moment. "Do whatever you want. But don't expect me to come with you this time."

The Princess's face fell. "I understand. Come on, guys, let's go."

But Anna had failed to realize that her friends had already left the room, hoping to escape the crossfire. Her slow, trudging steps out of the dining hall reflected the loneliness she knew all too well.

Adventure would have to wait.